Telling someone Im a Nudist

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  Tom D

  Aug 4, 2021

  Agreed. I always wear something for service providers, but in warm weather, it is shorts and nothing else.

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• ME

  Member

  Aug 4, 2021

  I would certainly agree with the above comments. Rely on a friend first. Most of my friends now know that I am a nudist but I let then know with a little humor. Some may tease or make jokes and I would take it in good fun and laugh it off. At the end of the day though, they all supported me. So try with a trustful friend first.

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• MI

  Mike

  Aug 4, 2021

  I actually no one that I'm a nudist. But I have no issues talking about nude activities, such as hot springs, sauna, beach, etc. I also told a friend sometimes, it's so warm at home, instead of running AC, which increases the electric bill, I remove some cloth. Happened to work naked a few times.
  Well, while it's most of the time, they don't need to know all the details.
  But technically, I am living in US, but not from US. I'm from Europe. And being au natural is more acceptable and more common there. Not such a big deal like in US.

  But I never cross the step of being naked at home while having someone over.
  Would love to, but never happened.

  As said, with providers, be very careful. It can be perceived pretty badly.

  With friends, maybe start by letting them know how comfortable you are with nude activities. Such as described above.

  Good luck

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• TD

  

  Tom D

  Aug 4, 2021

  [quote]Agreed. I always wear something for service providers, but in warm weather, it is shorts and nothing else.[/quote] Actually, I have been caught a few times when a service provider arrived early or on the wrong day, but I was able to at least quickly wrap a towel around my waist. Also done the same for UPS/FedEx/USPS a few times. But all of these are inadvertent, which would probably produce a different reaction than planned.

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• LO

  

  Loves_Nudity25Original Poster

  Aug 4, 2021

  I took into consideration the advice and I did rely on telling one of my very good friends I opened up and told her I was a Nudist.

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• MI

  Mike

  Aug 5, 2021

  [quote]I took into consideration the advice and I did rely on telling one of my very good friends I opened up and told her I was a Nudist.[/quote] What was her reaction ? How did she go ? Would she be ok visiting you while you are nude ?

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• LO

  

  Loves_Nudity25Original Poster

  Aug 5, 2021

  The good friend that I told is the niece of someone I work with. She told me I could open up to her and she wouldnt judge me. So I told her I was a Nudist and she was very understanding of my lifestyle choice. Unfortunately she has no plans to visit me while Im naked any time soon we both have different schedules.

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• BB

  

  Bill Bowser

  Aug 5, 2021

  I think we should stop perpetuating the idea that revealing that you prefer to be nude sometimes is a big deal. Functionally it amounts to altering your wardrobe. Do not treat it like it is a vastly important issue. You wouldnt have this sort of problem telling someone you repainted you kitchen, would you?

  We tend to be our own worst enemies. When we treat simple nudity like it is something to be ashamed of, or embarrassed about, we confirm societys distorted view of it. They think were a bunch of kooks because we act like were doing something that we need to keep hidden. That is so irrational. We need to stop the stupidity.

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• NU

  nudeyooper

  Aug 5, 2021

  [quote]I think we should stop perpetuating the idea that revealing that you prefer to be nude sometimes is a big deal. Functionally it amounts to altering your wardrobe. Do not treat it like it is a vastly important issue. You wouldnt have this sort of problem telling someone you repainted you kitchen, would you? We tend to be our own worst enemies. When we treat simple nudity like it is something to be ashamed of, or embarrassed about, we confirm societys distorted view of it. They think were a bunch of kooks because we act like were doing something that we need to keep hidden. That is so irrational. We need to stop the stupidity.[/quote] Maybe we are a bunch of kooks who need to keep this hidden. We are an extremely small percentage of the population and we need to stay hidden because our society has declared that we are doing something wrong. We also perpetuate these notions by staying hidden with our walled yards, gated and fenced resorts, and special places to go naked while trying not to be seen. The laws for the most part are not on our side and they are unlikely to change because there are not enough people in our communities that would say it is OK to be naked, even behind closed doors and curtained windows. I feel no need to tell someone I am a nudist but would not disown the fact should I be asked. I've been caught nude, but I was just naked for that moment. To the observer I am not necessarily a nudist.

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• M

  

  M

  Aug 6, 2021

  While I don't go out of my way to announce it to the world, I also don't hide it. If a conversation should come up I have no problem telling all about it. Incidentally the topic or at least similar topic comes up more often than one would think. As mentioned we don't announce to the world that we are wearing shorts and a t-shirt, why would we announce it when we are wearing nothing.

  Over the past weekend I was on a business trip with some other folks and had to share a room with one of them. I came back to the room apparently unexpectedly for my roommate. I was sitting in a chair when he came out of the bathroom after taking a shower. He apologized over an over about not dressing before he came out of the bathroom. He was so embarrassed. I told him not worry about it. It's really not a big deal. Just over and over again I'm so sorry. I finally told him.. "Man don't worry about it. I'm a naturist I've seen plenty of bare asses". It took him a minute or two to realize what a naturist is. I think I shocked him. He laughed at first but then started asking questions. I don't think he will be joining the ranks anytime soon but we did have a very intelligent conversation about it.

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• M

  

  M

  Aug 6, 2021

  [quote]BarelyGrilling; How young was your room mate?[/quote] 60 ish

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• M

  

  M

  Aug 6, 2021

  Yeah I was a bit surprised at that reaction. I can only figure that someone, at some point, gave him a hard time about being seen naked.

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• BE

  

  Benjamin

  Aug 7, 2021

  You should expect a much more positive response to your declaration being a nudist to a friend or social acquaintance. You want to "come out" to someone with an emotional connection with you.
  Springing this news on someone who sees you as a part of their job is very risky. Regardless your intent, it could be viewed as sexual harassment. They may feel threatened. This is far too personal and intimate to bring to a business environment. Conversely, if you and your work peers go out regularly for beers after work, they might be the closest I would bring the truth about your nudity to a work situation.
  The best place to your nudity is with other nudists in your community. Get involved locally. You are guaranteed a supportive environment.

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• CR

  

  Craig

  Aug 18, 2021

  I have been a nudist for most of my life. Even as a kid, I loved to be naked. I was pretty much a home nudist until my 30s when I met some people that liked to be nude on their boat. It was easy to get naked with other naked people. This was when I really opened up about my love for being naked.
  I think about 75% of my friends know that I am a nudist. Some of them are, some of them arent. There are the 25% that I dont think I could ever tell. I just dont think they would understand. As for everyone else, I have nothing to hide and I am not ashamed that I like to spend most of time nude.

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• EA

  

  EarlD

  Jul 27, 2022

  Dont think you are obligated to tell anyone but definitely think of sharing with those close to you who you trust and who value your connection.

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